US Bridges

Pr 165R over LA Plata River

Fair

Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico · 0.10 KM East of Dorado · Structure no. 025001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
869 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 165R over LA Plata River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 165R over LA Plata River in Dorado Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,325 by 2025. The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 165R
CrossesLA Plata River
Location0.10 KM East of Dorado
RouteCity Street 165R
CountyDorado Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.45761, -66.25755
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length869 ft (264.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2005)
Projected traffic8,325 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 165R over LA Plata River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 165R over LA Plata River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Pr 165R over LA Plata River carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 165R over LA Plata River?

The structure is 869 ft (264.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 165R over LA Plata River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.